GC mod v.1.4.1_beta2 announce
Woodymon
Sept 1, 2007
SVN NOW AVAILABLE AT:
http://google-checkout-zencart.googlecode.com/svn/branches/1.4.1beta/
** Committed to 1.4.1beta SVN branch (revision 64) **
ZIP VERSION:
http://code.google.com/p/google-checkout-zencart/downloads/list
Zip also be available in Zen Cart support forum downloads area
http://www.zen-cart.com/index.php?main_page=product_contrib_info&cPath=40_48&products_id=314
(allow appx 48 hours after announce)
NOTE:
This release supercedes v.1.4.1_beta1
(only change is the commenting of one line and uncommenting of
another)
ZEN CART SUPPORT:
v.1.3.7 required.
(template overrides are designed to work with ZC v.1.3.7)
BEFORE INSTALLING / UPGRADING:
Read the README, UPGRADE and INSTALLATION documents. And CHANGELOG.
Also see an additional readme concerning the shipping generator
/googlecheckout/shipping_generator/README
FIRST TIME INSTALLERS:
Be sure to read the README and INSTALLATION documents FIRST!
BACKUP:
If you are upgrading, before doing so:
1. Backup all your mod files and customized templates files from the
current mod version you have installed.
2. Backup your settings in modules > payment > googlecheckout
3. Backup your shipping (mc arrays) configuration (recent versions in
shipping_methods.php. Previous versions in the payments module file).
4. Backup your response message and error logs.
OTHER RECOMMENDS:
And for all and as always it is recommended before installing that you
backup your Zen Cart shop directory and database.
It is recommended installing this mod on a test/demo shop and testing
in sandbox mode (and if possible in live production mode) before
installing on a real live shop.
Test your shipping configurations completely BEFORE going live. Please
review posts on discussion forum to help troubleshoot potential
shipping configuration issues (for example limiting number of shipping
methods and options in shipping_methods.php).
UPGRADING:
Read the README, and UPGRADE and CHANGELOG documents.
It is recommended that upgraders completely remove previous mod
version and install fresh. (when removing there is no need to
manipulate Zen Cart database).
Use care when editing core files or merging code and customizing
templates. Back up first!
After updating files on your host be certain to go to ZC Admin >
Modules > Payment and uninstall the googlecheckout module. Then
reinstall.
UPGRADE SQL PATCH:
For upgraders this version requires a simple SQL patch. (updates the
'orders' table). See the UPGRADE document for more info.
SUPPORT:
Please post v.1.4.1 observations, suggestions and ideas to the support
forum discussion area at
http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support
Please see mod wishlist/known issues page at:
http://groups.google.com/group/google-checkout-for-zen-cart-mod-support/web/wish-list-features-functionality
DEMOS:
Demo of latest released mod version is at:
http://demo.globant.com/~brovagnati/zen_demo1/
Demo of GC mod currently under development is at:
http://demo.globant.com/~brovagnati/zen_demo2/
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30/08/2007 v1.4.1_beta1 (ropu)
SVN revision: 64 (includes updates to Rev 61-63)
- Use updated PHP Sample code
- Added Sandbox and Production id/key config in Admin UI
- Disable merchant Calculation Shipping methods from the Admin UI by
setting Default value to 0.
- Added Google Checkout Custom Order States that match Google Checkout
ones.
(NOTE: For upgrades an SQL must be run to update old GC order status -
See INSTALLATION document for instructions)
- If AutoCharge is enabled in GC, a whole Digital purchase is
processed without merchant intervention.
- Added Cancel Order feature.
- Check for non-valid state changes
- Allow product categories to use GC as checkout system
- Added a configuration to disable GC button for specific product
categories
(see http://checkout.google.com/seller/policies.html#4)
- Added Cart Expiration
- Send (email) Zen Cart login credentials to new customers created
with GC
- Mark products with downloadable attributes as DigitalDelivery
- Check for correct configure.php defines to avoid shipping module
inclusion errors
- Added shipping_methods_uk.php with UK pre-configured shipping
methods.
- Changed PHP Sample code parser classes names to avoid conflicts
(XMLParser -> CG_XMLParser, XMLBuilder -> CG_XMLBuilder)
- Added SANDBOX string to the payment method in order page for orders
processed with GC using sandbox.
- Added a warning under the GC Button when in Sandbox mode.
- Added a warning in the Payment Modules page in the Admin UI when in
Sandbox mode.
- Admin UI configuration reorganization
- Updates to documentation
- Misc bug fixes
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